When threats of heavy snow/ice/rain are in the forecast, winter storm preparations take place here at Yahweh Jireh Acres. Our first thought and last thought are about water: water for animals, water for us to drink, water for washing. You see, we have well water, so if the power goes out, the water stops. We filter our drinking water through a Berkey filter, give the animals water straight from the well, and have a softener in the house since heavy minerals destroy our plumbing.
Yesterday and today, I filled water storage containers. We're checking for dirty dishes, and I'll run three loads of laundry before I sleep, just in case. Ten years ago, at this time of year, we had an ice storm of epic proportions, such that sme of my students (I was single and teaching) were without power for a week. We might make it a week on current water storage; I prefer not to find out.
There are plenty of mundane tasks that occupy my in between thoughts, like emptying garbage cans, making sure tools and containers are put away as they will disappear under the snow, and charging the DVD player. I've plotted out where we would spread mattresses, if I have enough disposable dishes to keep us a few days, and what sewing projects I can do by hand.
The other major consideration for power loss is heat. We fortunately have a wood burning stove insert in our downstairs fireplace, so the wood is stacked and ready to work for us.
It's time to switch out the laundry and convince the kids to sleep.
Until next time, remember, this is not paradise. It's Purgatory Ranch.
Yesterday and today, I filled water storage containers. We're checking for dirty dishes, and I'll run three loads of laundry before I sleep, just in case. Ten years ago, at this time of year, we had an ice storm of epic proportions, such that sme of my students (I was single and teaching) were without power for a week. We might make it a week on current water storage; I prefer not to find out.
There are plenty of mundane tasks that occupy my in between thoughts, like emptying garbage cans, making sure tools and containers are put away as they will disappear under the snow, and charging the DVD player. I've plotted out where we would spread mattresses, if I have enough disposable dishes to keep us a few days, and what sewing projects I can do by hand.
The other major consideration for power loss is heat. We fortunately have a wood burning stove insert in our downstairs fireplace, so the wood is stacked and ready to work for us.
It's time to switch out the laundry and convince the kids to sleep.
Until next time, remember, this is not paradise. It's Purgatory Ranch.
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